How far is Athens, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Athens and Rockford is 162.96 miles (262.25 km).
Flight distance from Athens, IL to Rockford, IL is 162.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Athens to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Athens, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 193.72 miles (311.77 km) by car.
Driving from Athens to Rockford will take approximately 03 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Athens
City in Menard County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1893 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'39"N 89°43'26"W |
| Latitude | 39.9608800 |
| Longitude | -89.7239900 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois. It is located in the northwestern part of the state. Rockford is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Rockford Art Museum and the Burpee Museum of Natural History.
| Population | 144835 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°16'16"N 89°5'38"W |
| Latitude | 42.2711300 |
| Longitude | -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Rockford: West State Street (-89.094046,42.271066)
Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Rockford
The distance between Athens and Rockford is 312 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Athens and Rockford. The current time is 14:47:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.88 liters (6.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Rockford is $24.66 (diesel $29.39).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $24.66 | $28.11 | $31.11 | $29.39 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
